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KW12 GNU

2012 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 1215cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,974 mi
Last recorded38,974 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Trophy21,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 GNU
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,215cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 38,974 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 38,500 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 34,092 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 31,482 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 31,482 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 28,110 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 27,876 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 27,234 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 25,374 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 23,849 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 23,849 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 20,114 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 16,851 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Trophy?

Based on 47,093 MOT tests across 4,717 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
914
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
4,717
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 694
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 631
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 549
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 438
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 421
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KW12 GNU is a 2012 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 1,215cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 21,128 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Trophy fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 694 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW12 GNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trophy typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 14 years old, this Triumph Trophy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW12 GNU registered?

KW12 GNU is a 2012 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is KW12 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 GNU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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